Un’invasione d’amore nelle strade di Tuzla. È l’iniziativa dei giovani avventisti in Bosnia ed Erzegovina. Migliaia di libri su temi religiosi hanno oltrepassato le sbarre di due carceri di El Salvador per arrivare nelle mani dei detenuti. 14 chiese avventiste hanno dato vita a questo progetto di speranza. Istruzione anche ai bambini delle baraccopoli in Bangladesh. ADRA Italia partecipa al progetto educativo internazionale dell’agenzia umanitaria. Queste notizie e altro ancora, fra poco. Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHakndCvwSg
Thursday: Uprooting Restlessness
Read John 14:1-6. In the midst of our own restlessness, what can we do that our hearts will not feel troubled? What is the key to overcoming division, selfishness, ambition, hypocrisy, and truly finding rest?
Overcoming restlessness always begins with Jesus. He is the way, the truth, and the life.
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He knows the right direction when we wander aimlessly in the wilderness of our media-saturated world; as the divine Lawgiver He Himself is the personified truth, and His Spirit will guide us into all truth (John 16:13). When we are hurt, tired, worn out, sick, and discouraged, He is the life — not just any life. In fact, He has promised us life in abundance (John 10:10). This includes our eternal home and eternal life, but it also entails a different quality of life here. The Creator surely is able to give abundantly and beyond measure, even now.
“Let not your heart be troubled” is an invitation to live in anticipation. When we feel low, He is able to put us on a higher plain. When we struggle with darkness and sin, He is the One who not only began but will also finish His good work in us (Philippians 1:6).
No matter how bad things get here (and yes, they can get bad) look at the promise we have been given in Jesus. He is preparing a “place” for us, a place where our pain, restlessness, and suffering will forever be banished. That is the hope we have been given in Christ Jesus, and it is offered to all of us, no matter who we are, no matter our background, no matter how sordid our lives have been or are now.
The key, however, is for us to come to God anyway in our weakness, in our hurt, in our brokenness, and in our general fallen state, knowing that He accepts us despite these things. That is what grace is all about, and why we must believe that we have been given it if we seek for it in faith.
Read Jeremiah 3:22. What does God ask us to do, and then, what will He do in response for us?
| Think about Jesus’ words: “I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also” (John 14:3). What should this tell us about how central and crucial the promise of the Second Coming is? Especially for us as Adventists (with our understanding of death), why is the promise of the Second Coming so precious? |
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3.5Uprooting Restlessness – THE ROOTS OF RESTLESSNESS | Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
Series REST IN CHRIST with Pastor Kurt Piesslinger, M.A.
3.THE ROOTS OF RESTLESSNESS
We have a look at some roots of our restlessness.
Memory Text:
James 3:16 – For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every vile practice.
3.5 Uprooting Restlessness
Jesus is the way, the truth and the life. Only in him we will find rest.
My God bless you today and always.
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The Love of Self Causes Unrest
Jesus was always at peace. According to Mark 4:38, even in a violent storm at sea He was sleeping peacefully in the back of a boat. How do you have that kind of peace and rest even amidst a raging storm? The amazing thing is that Jesus offers us this same peace that allows us to find rest even when the storms of life rage on.
“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. John 14:27 NLT
I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 NLT
by William Earnhardt
Jesus offers us a peaceful rest that has nothing to do with the stock market, interest rates, red blood cell counts, or even if our best friend is speaking to us or not. Jesus gives us peace by placing us in a right relationship with God. When we are at peace with God nothing else matters.
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 NLT
Jesus was at perfect peace and had a perfect relationship with His Father because their was no hint of selfishness in His life.
You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. Philippians 2:5-8 NLT
I believe that the love of self causes unrest. It is selfishness that causes the anxiety that destroys our peace. The roots of restlessness are the roots of selfishness. The roots of rest and peace are the roots of selflessness. When Jesus gives us His peace He gives us His selfless attitude. We are no longer worried about being number one. We are no longer in turmoil, restlessly fretting that someone else may get that bigger slice of the pie that we wanted for ourselves. Our pride that made us worry about what others think about is gone. The peace and rest Jesus gives us helps us to forget about self and relax as we enjoy our relationship with God. When we are in a right relationship with God we can claim this promise,
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Isaiah 26:3 NLT
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Does God Work By Many or By Few? Robert Folkenberg | Global Campmeeting
Are you ready to accept the challenge of #SharingTheGospelOfChrist? Today, Jesus Christ has opened a great opportunity for us to study and search diligently for the Gospel. Be an army of God amidst the battle for salvation. Strengthen your faith with His words. #AnsweringGodscall is a great opportunity to be a part of His mission in #MovingForwardWithFaith. God doesn't need your diploma or a degree. All He wants you to do is not to miss the opportunity in #WorkingByFew. Be willing to be used as an instrument of giving love, hope, comfort, and salvation to His people. Reach out the world. God has an invitation for you. Watch the #VirtualGlobalCampmeeting by Pastor Robert Folkenberg Jr. with His rewarding message #MovingForwardWithFaith. Learn more of the Gospel. Level up your faith. Know the truth. Let us pray for ourselves to be willing to say, "Yes, #IWillGo!" Share the good news of Christ. Please join us. Watch our exciting global event. The Global Campmeeting by Pastor Robert Folkenberg, Jr. with His rewarding message, "By Many or Few." Learn more of God’s words. Level up your faith. Take a Leap of faith and be inspired to listen to the word of life. Share the Good News of Christ. To follow our official social media accounts, just follow the links below:
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Women’s Ministries Seeks to Remove Stigma Surrounding Mental Health Issues
The Women’s Ministries department at the Seventh-day Adventist Church headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, has been working hard to create awareness, actions, training and solutions……
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Platform wants to train new Christian YouTubers
If you were to open the YouTube app or website right now, you would easily find content on a wide range of subjects, including Christianity. According to a survey published by Cisco in 2019, the YouTu……
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Healthy Habits Formed During the Pandemic Provide Benefits Moving Forward, Experts Say
Stephanie Thieman, a busy professional and mom from Florida, started working from home at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Prior to the lockdowns, her family often went out to eat in the evenin……
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Church Will Empower the Three Angels’ Messages with a World Book
The three angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6–12, one of the foundations of Adventist theology, will be the focus of the book distributed by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 2022. Entitled The Last……
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Psalm 143:10
Teach me to do your will, for you are my God; may your good Spirit lead me on level ground.
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